Live-In Care Assistant

Job description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non‐medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job DescriptionTo Live‐in client's home and provide a variety of non‐medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Responsibilities

Provide live‐in care, usually working alone

Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life

Follow client's house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy while staying in the client's home

Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client's needs or living conditions

Seek help and advice when necessary to keep clients safe and promote their well‐being

Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship services

Offer companionship and conversation

Monitor diet and eating

Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)

Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings

Help with travel arrangements

Organise mail and write letters

Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)

Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home help services

Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)

Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates

Plan, prepare and tidy away meals

Answer the door

Assist with pet care

Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal care services

Provide medication reminders

Help with bathing, dressing and grooming

Help with continence care

Assist to eat and drink

Provide dementia / Alzheimer care

Provide respite / convalescence care

Assist with morning/wake‐up and evening/tuck‐in

Document client information in Client and Life Journal

May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle.

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.

Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.

Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.

Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals.

Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non‐discriminatory care practice.

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.

Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable.

Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.

Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.

Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.

This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.

Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes).

We are looking for Live‐in Carers with previous experience, compassion and kindness.

What do we offer our Live In Carers?

On‐going support and training

Live‐In care roles in the Belfast and Co Down areas

Weekly pay rate of £12.50 per hour

Time off in between placements

Local clients with less time travelling

Qualifications

Minimum one year's recent experience in care

Fluent in writing and speaking English

Valid enhanced Access NI check

Internet access and your own smartphone

Previous experience and training as a Care Assistant

Full UK clean Driving License and access to a reliable car is preferred

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process

Additional InformationWe are actively recruiting now, so if you're interested in joining our team as a Live In Carer, please click apply we would love to hear from you!

As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high degree offlexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us on 02895609910 .

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ballynahinch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English